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Apple reverses decision about blocking web apps on iPhones in the EU
Apple has reversed its decision about blocking web apps, also known as Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), on iPhones in the EU. The company updated its developer page saying that after…
Chrome is testing an option to enable bottom-placed address bar on iOS
Google Chrome is testing an option to let users move the address bar to the bottom of the screen on iOS. This comes nearly two years after Apple shifted Safari’s…
Apple released the first developer beta of iOS 16.4 on Thursday and while this update is designed for a small base of users, the iPhone-maker has given us a glimpse…
I’ve missed this feature since OmniWeb was shuttered — Safari 16 just brought it back
Sidebar tabs aren’t a new idea, but they’ve been sorely lacking among modern browsers.
Apple releases iOS and macOS fixes to patch a new zero-day under attack
Apple has released another round of security updates to address vulnerabilities in iOS and macOS, including a new zero-day flaw that is being actively exploited by attackers. The zero-day flaw, tracked…
TikTok’s in-app browser could be keylogging, privacy analysis warns
‘Beware in-app browsers’ is a good rule of thumb for any privacy conscious mobile app user — given the potential for an app to leverage its hold on user attention…
Apple releases iOS, iPadOS and macOS security fixes for two zero-days under active attack
Apple released surprise software updates for iPhones, iPads and Macs on Wednesday that fix two security vulnerabilities known by Apple to be actively exploited by attackers. The two vulnerabilities were…
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Hands-on with Lockdown Mode in iOS 16
Lockdown Mode is a new Apple feature you should hope you’ll never need to use. But for those who do, like journalists, politicians, lawyers and human rights defenders, it’s a last line of defense against nation-state spyware designed to punch through an iPhone’s protections. The new security feature was announced earlier this year as an…
A new app called Banish blocks those annoying ‘open in app’ banners
A new app for iPhone users can help you browse the web without being constantly bothered by pop-up panels that beg you to use the company’s app instead. The app,…
Apple is introducing new tech in iOS 16 to let you skip CAPTCHAs
It’s pretty annoying to go through CAPTCHA verification where you have to identify weird squiggly letters or click on images of the boat till there are none left — just…
UK’s antitrust watchdog finally eyes action on Apple, Google mobile duopoly
The U.K.’s competition watchdog has published its final report on a comprehensive, year-long mobile ecosystem market study — cementing its view that there are substantial concerns about the market power…
Apple demonstrated “passkeys” at WWDC 2022, a new biometric sign-in standard that could finally kill off the password for good. It’s no secret that passwords are insecure, with easily guessable…
Report shows that Safari reaches one billion worldwide users, still behind Google Chrome
Based on a recent report, Apple’s Safari finally hit one billion users, becoming the second browser to hit the milestone, next to Google Chrome, which still shines brighter in popularity.…
Apple is doubling down on raising consumer awareness of privacy risks in a new ad campaign, unveiled today, which puts the spotlight on how the data broker industry trades in…
iPhone users complain Apple Music is installing itself to the dock, booting out their other apps
An Apple Music bug is perplexing some iPhone owners. According to various reports, the Apple Music iOS app is installing itself directly to the iPhone’s dock when downloaded, instead of…
In a rare show of alliance, Apple, Google and Microsoft have joined forces to expand support for passwordless logins across mobile, desktop and browsers. Passwords are notoriously insecure, with weak…
YouTube tweets iOS 15+ users will get picture-in-picture feature ‘in a matter of days’ [Update: YouTube clarifies]
YouTube has been slower than most to test its picture-in-picture support for iOS; however, according to a tweet, it will be coming to the service in a “matter of days.”…
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Google says Chrome on macOS is now faster than Safari
Version 100 of Google Chrome will launch within the next few weeks, but even after all of this time, there’s still some room for speeding up the browser. As Google…
Apple releases iOS 15.3 with fix for ‘actively exploited’ iPhone flaw
Apple on Wednesday patched dozens of security issues with the release of iOS 15.3 of macOS Monterey 12.2. IOS 15.3 fixes a total of 10 security bugs, including a flaw…
Apple quietly pulls references to its CSAM detection tech after privacy fears
Apple has quietly removed from its website all references to its child sexual abuse scanning feature, months after announcing that the new technology would be baked into iOS 15 and…
Firefox’s updated mobile browser promises less clutter, easier access to recent tasks
Alternative mobile browser Firefox today shipped its latest release for iOS and Android with an update aimed at helping users address common issues — like the visual clutter of having…
Apple walks back controversial Safari changes with iOS 15 beta 6 update
Apple is slowly walking back its controversial decision to redesign mobile Safari in iOS 15 to show the address bar at the bottom of the screen, floating atop the page’s…
Apple tweaks controversial iOS 15 Safari changes in latest beta
Apple is responding to user complaints and feedback about the controversial changes to the Safari mobile browser with today’s launch of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 beta 4. The new…
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Apple’s iPadOS 15 breaks the app barrier
The announcement of new iPad software at this year’s WWDC conference had an abnormally large expectation hung on it. The iPad lineup, especially the larger iPad Pro, has kept up an impressively frantic pace of hardware innovation over the past few years. In that same time frame, the software of the iPad, especially its ability…
Malware caught using a macOS zero-day to secretly take screenshots
Almost exactly a month ago, researchers revealed a notorious malware family was exploiting a never-before-seen vulnerability that let it bypass macOS security defenses and run unimpeded. Now, some of the same…
Google unpauses privacy-focused changes to Chrome UA strings
Google is resuming work on reducing the granularity of information presented in user-agent strings on its Chrome browser, it said today — picking up an effort it put on pause…
Apple releases iPhone, iPad and Watch security patches for zero-day bug under active attack
Apple has released an update for iPhones, iPads and Watches to patch a security vulnerability under active attack by hackers. The security update lands as iOS 14.4.2 and iPadOS 14.4.2,…
Apple releases important iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch security patches
Apple has released a set of security updates for iPhones, iPads, Macs and Watches. There are no new features — but these are updates you will still want to install.…
Apple launches an iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome users on Windows
Apple has introduced an iCloud Passwords Chrome extension that will make life easier for those who use both Windows computers and other Apple devices, like a MacBook or an iPhone. The…
Apple says iOS 14.4 fixes three security bugs ‘actively exploited’ by hackers
Apple has released iOS 14.4 with security fixes for three vulnerabilities, said to be under active attack by hackers. The technology giant said in its security update pages for iOS…